Thank you Maria for sharing and I can relate too except my situation is worst because my children’s father ignore them completely. In my opinion it is brutal when your children constantly texting you and leaving you messages and you don’t even care enough to reply. Kids leave messages because they miss their Dad not because they need money. it has been almost 5 years my children has not seen their father and i believe he lives in the same city. He has been hiding from court so he does have to pay child support. I was mostly stayed home mom and part time student and I had no clue how to deal with all life situations but I became stronger for my children. I managed to work 16 hours shifts 7 days a week, cook fresh meal every single, pack their lunches and made sure their homework are done and took care needs and wants. I even manage to take them on vacations but when it comes to answer their questions, Mom why my dad does not want to talk? why he does not want to see us? are we his mistakes? Does he care we are alive? It breaks my heart in million pieces but I never respond anything negatively and made sure they do not hate their father or themselves. I always tell them your daddy loves you a lot but may be he is going through tough time and can’t reach out to you but that does not mean you cannot send him a message. You do your part because he is your daddy. I am very proud of my children, they are world to me and my strength. They are doing great in schools with average of 90 percent grades. They are happy children because I am always here for them, I laugh and play with like I’m a little kid and made sure they are always comfortable to share their feelings with me. My children knows, I am a Mom and Dad and I am proud of myself. I never thought that I am capable of doing so much. We are all human and make mistakes but kicking your children out of your life is not acceptable because you are simply hurting their feelings. It is a shame! I know you do not want to pay child support and that’s why you have been hiding but money is not everything what children needs from you. Maria You are awesome and a very strong lady. I thank you and all single parents who understand their responsibilities and do not neglect their children. Divorce separates parents, it should not change parents relationship with their children. I wish each parent understand!